Report: More countries calling on their citizens to leave Lebanon

IDF cites safety concerns, but it's possible they are blocking access to Metula's residents in preparation for war

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp is being deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately, as war between Israel and Hezbollah looks increasingly likely.

As tensions hit an all time high, with little hope of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and increasing rocketfire in the North, US intelligence officer delivers grim news regarding the outbreak of a war with Lebanon.

Sirens have been sounding all across North Israel and Tzfat as Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles at Israel,

Hezbollah has just launched multiple missiles and drones at locations in the north, including Tzfat, Hatzor, and Rosh Pina.

A Qatari envoy is headed to Lebanon with American support to try and get Hezbollah to deescalate the border war in the north before it becomes a general war.

Air Force Commander Tomar Bar spoke at the completion ceremony of the flight course, saying "Hamas in Gaza will be defeated soon, and we are ready against Hezbollah in the north. We have the means for it, we have the capabilities."

The IDF also struck multiple terror targets across southern Lebanon, while two drones fell in Israeli territory without causing casualties.

As tensions continue to rise with Lebanon, the IDF has begun moving soldiers to the North to prepare for a potential combat situation to break out.

As Israel continues to shape its new reality on its northern frontier, the international community watches closely.

As war looms on the horizon, how does the IDF compare to Hamas and Hezbollah? 

Regular and reserve IDF forces continue to practice the different challenges soldiers would face in a Lebanon war.